Girlawhirl's truly lucky when summer rolls around. Friends who have beach houses lavish her with invites, those that live in the country make sure she's included in the weekends that promise the most interesting activities and even far flung Super Pals insist that she stay with them when she finds herself nearby on business. But with all the visiting comes just a touch of pressure – making sure she arrives with just the right hostess gift…

Girlawhirl has some old stand-bys she loves to give as wedding gifts. The quirky Gurgle Pot, art that combines the bride and groom's DNA in a very mod way or even the sweet Mr. & Mrs. Pillowcases. And, of course, how could she forget the adorable Smittens? But with a new wedding season upon her, Girlawhirl is full of fresh ideas sure to please the happy couple…

At this time of year, all of Girlawhirl's Super Pals who have kids are always trading ideas about what to get their children's teachers. For some it's a major thank you for keeping their child in that choir class even though it's known to all that he wasn't blessed with the best pipes. To others, it's a nod of appreciation for extra time spent explaining fractions or keeping a watchful eye out for a chronic need to be the class clown. In any case, from what Girlawhirl's witnessed, finding a perfect thank you gift, one they'll actually use, is not an easy task. So Girlawhirl's always happy to help her pals find gifts they can't go wrong with…

One of Girlawhirl's biggest unsung heroes is certainly her father. Dad never wants to be the center of a big production, making it that much harder to do something nice for him. She follows his low-key wishes at birthday time, but when Father's Day rolls around she just can't help herself. Whether he likes it or not, Girlawhirl's going to make a fuss. And the first step to her fuss is always giving a gift she knows he'll flip for…

With the majority of her first round of graduation ceremonies and celebrations behind her, Girlawhirl's attentions are turning to the next crop of grads: the high school class of 2008. This new group gives Girlawhirl a completely different set of gifting challenges. So she's scoured the stores and trolled the web to find the gifts that will not only wow grads with their cool factor, but will also be useful as they set out on their own for the first time…

Girlawhirl can hardly believe it, but it's already that time of year again: graduation season. The Class of 2008 is about to toss their caps in the air and enter the “real world” for the first time, so Girlawhirl is going to welcome them the best way she knows how, by shopping for gifts designed to make their transition a little easier...

Even though Girlawhirl and her sisters feel fully prepared for Mother's Day this year, she's still seeing so may great deals that she can't stop adding to the stack of presents for her mother. And she's happy to share these last minute deals and sales with Super Pals stuck in an 11^th hour bind...